My friend Stephanie O’Dea, also know as “The Crockpot Lady,” has written a cookbook (seen above) based on her crazy popular blog, A Year of Slow Cooking. And it comes out in stores TODAY!

She was on Good Morning America this morning talking about her new book. To watch the video piece, go here, click on GMA Recipes in the left sidebar index, then her video is first in the cue at the bottom! (Sorry I couldn’t find a direct link!)

If you’d like to read a little more about how using a slow cooker can save you not only time, but your precious $$$ as well, check out these two posts (saving money and slow cooking during a recession) from Stephanie.

I’ll also be making one of her slow cooker meals tonight! In honor of all her hard work and the cookbook’s release!!!

@Stephanie O’Dea, by the way, I just saw your posted Crock Pot Chicken Makhani and all the comments about it from your year of crockpotting in 2008…oh my gosh I’ve got to try it! I’m just worried that my way-picky & whimpy-taste bud DD will think it’s too spicy-hot. Do you think I should halve the garam masala & red pepper, then add more if needed? I can’t handle spicy-hot foods either.